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Socrates against Athens : philosophy on trial

By James A. , Colaiaco

Book information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2001
ISBN
9780415926539, 041592653X, 9780415926546, 0415926548
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
9 MB (9629190 bytes)
Pages
266\139
Time added
2015-05-14 08:02:35
Socrates Trials litigation etc Ethics Democracy Gr

Description

With valuable historical and cultural descriptions of Socrates' Athens, James Colaiaco evokes the scene and sense of the great philosopher's trial. Socrates against Athens explores both sides of the tragic collision of values between the philosopher and the state, engaging the fundamental question of whether philosophy and politics are compatible. The complexity and significance of the trial is illuminated through discussion of such important elements as the nature of Athenian democracy, the polis ideal, Greek shame culture, Athenian religion, civil disobedience, and Socrates' rejection of politics.  Read more...

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